Abstract: Methods of producing edible thin film products and products so produced are provided. The method comprising the steps of: adding to a film formulation a food grade acid; and adding aspartame to the film formulation and acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved chewing gum formulations and bases including fine powder lecithin, as well as methods of producing chewing gum and bases that include fine powder lecithin. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a chewing gum formulation comprising an insoluble gum base, water soluble portion, a flavor, and at least 0.1% by weight of a blend of fine powder lecithin and glycerol triacetate.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a chewing gum is disclosed wherein a first mixing step mixing an amount of either a low fat gum base or a non-tack gum base having a premix temperature of about 200.degree.-240.degree. F., an amount of HFO gum base having a temperature of about 60.degree.-80.degree. F. and a portion of the bulking agents are mixed until homogenous. In a final mixing step, the resulting gum base blend is mixed with an amount of flavor and the remaining portion of the bulking agent.

Abstract: A method of optimizing texture and processability of chewing gum compositions is disclosed. The method includes the steps of making a sample batch of chewing gum containing powdered sorbitol, making subsequent batches of gum also using powered sorbitol, using at least two types of powdered sorbitol in one or more of the samples batches and varying the ratio between the at least two types of powdered sorbitol between sample batches in order to optimize texture and processability of the gum. The types of powdered sorbitol may differ in their particle size distribution or particle morphology. Also, the differences in types of powdered sorbitol may be evaluated by making a standard sorbitol property testing (SSPT) gum formula and measuring the Taber and Instron hardness of standard sticks of the resulting gum. Methods of manufacturing gum and gum compositions using optimized ratios of powdered sorbitol are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of optimizing texture and processability of chewing gum compositions is disclosed. The method includes the steps of making a sample batch of chewing gum containing powdered sorbitol, making subsequent batches of gum also using powdered sorbitol, using at least two types of powdered sorbitol in one or more of the samples batches and varying the ratio between the at least two types of powdered sorbitol between sample batches in order to optimize texture and processability of the gum. The types of powdered sorbitol may differ in their particle size distribution or particle morphology. Methods of manufacturing gum and gum compositions using optimized ratios of powdered sorbitol are also disclosed.